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Flights from Havana to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Havana to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Panama City, about 11h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 11h 06m
HAVRIOMIA

Havana to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey11h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Havana to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HAV Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, World Atlantic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 22m
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HAV Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 06m
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HAV Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca
Self-transfer likely ~11h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,644 km4,126 miles
Journey time
11h 06mestimate
Time difference
+2hRio de Janeiro vs Havana
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
HAV → GIG, SDU

Flights from Havana to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Havana to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Panama City and Bogota. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Havana to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,644 km.
Where do you change planes between Havana and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and Bogota (BOG). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Havana and Rio de Janeiro?
Havana: José Martí International Airport (HAV). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Havana and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Havana.

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